2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems and Repair Histories

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Mazda MX-5 Miata in Maine, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	11000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	12000	0	Unable to open trunk lid. Problem was due to a faulty latch.
Mar	2013	28000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MX-5 Miata in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	26040		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	26040	0	needed rear rotors and pads, did it myself. water leaks, floors and carpet wet, due to blocked water ducts (leaves, maple tree seeds).
Jan	2012	27480	100	replaced front rotors and pads.myself
Dec	2012	31620		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MX-5 Miata in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	9000		First odometer entry
Apr	2013	100000	400	Heater fan motor stopped working and was replaced.

Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	13000		First odometer entry
Feb	2011	13000	0	Windshield stress crack. Dealer replaced Same.
Mar	2013	19000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MX-5 Miata in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	20000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	20000	0	Faulty belt tensioner.
Mar	2013	26000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MX-5 Miata in Kuwait
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	11160		First odometer entry
May	2010	15780	0	Coolant temperature gauge went up to 3/4ths mark when idling (117-118c), regardless of ambient air temperature, but did not overheat. Thermostat repaired under warranty.
Mar	2011	27900	0	Car would not start due to faulty relay in fuse box. Second time this has happened. Last time was about two years ago. Relay replaced, but dealer took a week to figure out the problem.
Mar	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MX-5 Miata in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	18000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	19000	50	Radio Faceplate Replaced
Jan	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MX-5 Miata in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	34000		First odometer entry
May	2012	48700	1250	Factory top began to crack, had to replace. Replaced with Canvas aftermarket to with 7 year warranty.
Aug	2012	54000	0	Seat blew out, replaced with new leather. Driver side rub where you get in. Cost Approx $500.00
Dec	2012	59000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MX-5 Miata in Mississippi, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2012	49000		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	52700	75	Pads heavily worn. Replaced pads.
Dec	2012	58000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MX-5 Miata in Iowa, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	10000		First odometer entry
Nov	2009	12000	0	Clutch pedal adjustment; clutch would not release.
Mar	2013	67000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MX-5 Miata in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	8680		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	9300	0	The fuel door latch was broken so got it fixed under warranty.
Feb	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MX-5 Miata in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	31000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	36000	0	Replaced convertable top due to stress cracks Replaced seat track due to problems with height adjustment
Mar	2013	49000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MX-5 Miata in Arkansas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	27000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	30300	0	Purge Solenoid Failed
Mar	2013	31000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MX-5 Miata in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	10000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	13000	0	Cd changer would not unload cds, they ordered the unit and it was replaced
Jul	2012	29000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MX-5 Miata in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	15000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	18500	0	This car has the power retractible hard top. The latch buzzed. They took it apart, put in some anti-vibration material. Problem solved.
Mar	2013	23000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MX-5 Miata in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	7000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	10300	0	Poor radio reception Headlights were aiming too high, giving poor illumination. Power retractable hard top squeaked on drivers side.
Mar	2013	29000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MX-5 Miata in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	30000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	32300	0	Seat belts don't properly retract.
Mar	2013	38000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MX-5 Miata in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	5000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	15000	0	One fog light fell into the bumper. Replaced fixture that holds it in place under warranty.
Aug	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MX-5 Miata in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	30000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	44700	0	HVAC blower motor very noisy
Mar	2013	55000		Most recent odometer entry.

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